“This storm brought historic rainfall and severe flooding to several areas of our state causing significant damage,” Gov. Roy Cooper said over the weekend about the September storm.
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Brunswick County faces ‘undue burden’ amid funding shift
As western North Carolina grapples with unprecedented immediate needs after Helene, Brunswick County here on the coast is pleading for assistance to cover both its current and long-term storm recovery costs.
Segment of Highway 211 near Southport to reopen Thursday
A portion of Brunswick County’s N.C. Highway 211 is set to be reopened to vehicle traffic Thursday, ahead of schedule, officials said, after the bridge was damaged by a storm in September.
Governor declares state of emergency ahead of Helene
Eastern North Carolina is unlikely to bear the brunt of the increasingly powerful hurricane’s effects, but National Weather Service forecasters warn of strong winds, flooding and dangerous surf later this week.
Officials in flood-weary Brunswick County eye Helene
The American Red Cross Shelter in Brunswick County will remain open as residents continue to recover from last week’s unnamed storm and as county officials keep a close watch on newly formed Tropical Storm Helene.
Storm recovery continues in rain-soaked Brunswick County
As Brunswick County offices and services resume, several roadways in the county remain under water after potential tropical cyclone No. 8 swept up the coast earlier this week.
Brunswick County offices to remain closed Thursday
Brunswick County officials said Wednesday that county government offices will remain closed to the public Thursday because of “severe weather impacts” from the coastal storm earlier this week.
Storm thrashes NC coast: historic rainfall, crumpled roads
Brunswick and New Hanover counties each saw more than 15 inches of rainfall over the past two days as the storm that formed off the East Coast came ashore near Myrtle Beach.
Heavy rain, flooding from No. 8 reach North Carolina coast
The eastern part of the state can expect impacts from potential tropical cyclone No. 8 through Wednesday, including periods of heavy rain that could result in localized flash flooding, coastal flooding, and possible tornadoes.
Eastern North Carolina continues to feel Debby’s effects
Tropical Storm Debby lingered Thursday, with occasionally heavy rains and strong winds.
As Debby ‘meanders,’ officials warn: Prepare for ‘deluge’
Gov. Roy Cooper warned Wednesday morning that “we must be on high alert” because slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby can bring dangerous conditions to a number of areas in the state.
Weather Service plans more hurricane preparedness forums
The National Weather Service’s Newport Office is offering hurricane preparedness forums this week and again in August.
Resilient Coastal Communities Program awards 20 grants
The grants are for the program’s Phases 3 and 4 for communities to cover local costs of moving their projects “from concept to completion, building a stronger future by protecting residents and the coastal economy,” DEQ Secretary Elizabeth Biser said.
Red flags fly on most North Carolina beaches
Red warning flags whip against the wind Friday in Atlantic Beach, notifying swimmers to not enter the water. Life-threatening rip currents were likely and the surf zone dangerous for all levels of swimmers on all North Carolina beaches north of Cape Fear Friday, according to the National Weather Service’s experimental Beach Forecast webpage, which is color-coded to indicate the forecast rip current risk level. Yellow flags indicating moderate conditions flew on Brunswick County beaches Friday. Conditions had improved to moderate to low risk Monday. Photo: Dylan Ray
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Lines of clouds move over Askin near New Bern and the power lines overhead as part of a weekend weather front. Photo: Dylan Ray
Hurricane season begins; officials advise detailed planning
While forecasters see a “very high chance of a very active hurricane season,” the main point to remember is that preparation is key because it only takes one storm to disrupt lives.